Book of Bones, by Gabrielle Balkan, is engaging, fun, and different – great as a gift or for the classroom.
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My First Book of My Body blends complex facts with engaging activities.
Evolution: How Life Adapts to A Changing Environment covers a wealth of different topics, from what DNA is and how it functions (p. 3), to genetic drift (p. 17), speciation (p. 25), Linnaean and phylogenetic classification (p. 44), and even the evidence for evolutionary theory (p. 60).
This is a well-composed volume which is sure to bring pleasure to readers both young and old.
Biographies of African Americans are important to the overall education of young readers, reminding them of the historical challenges that were faced by ordinary people.
Moon: A Peek-Through Picture Book, by Britta Teckentrup, is a fantastic selection for the child who loves the night sky, or perhaps a class learning about the moon.
This picture-book tells the heart-breaking story of James Castle, an artist who grew up unloved by his family and community because of his deafness.
Elizabeth Partridge is a National Book Award finalist, Printz Honor winner, and author of Boots on the Ground: America’s War in Vietnam.
These books are the springboard to help children to bring their ideas to reality by creating apps and games. Coding is the future.
KidLit is Shaking Things Up: Author Susan Hood discusses how children’s books are inspiring the next generation of activists.